United States Regional Accrediting Associations

The following accrediting associations are recognized by the USDE and CHEA and accredit entire institutions (as opposed to individual programs) in the United States. (See Recognized Accrediting Organizations chart that compares USDE recognized accrediting organizations with those recognized by CHEA.)

United States National Accrediting Associations

The following national accrediting associations are recognized by either or both CHEA and USDE. They accredit entire institutions, individual programs within accredited institutions, and independent schools and colleges in the United States. (See Recognized Accrediting Organizations chart that compares USDE recognized accrediting organizations with those recognized by CHEA.)

Because accrediting recognition status can change at any time, please check with either the USDE or CHEA for the most current recognition status of accreditation agencies.

United States Specialized/Professional Accrediting Associations

The following specialized/professional accrediting associations are recognized by either or both CHEA and USDE. They accredit entire institutions, individual programs within accredited institutions, and independent schools and colleges in the United States. (See Recognized Accrediting Organizations chart that compares USDE recognized accrediting organizations with those recognized by CHEA.)

Because accrediting recognition status can change at any time, please check with either the USDE or CHEA for the most current recognition status of accreditation agencies.